This week we learned that a new Thai restaurant, Vanda Thai opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Since people have been asking, what is your favorite Thai restaurant? What is your favorite Thai dish? I like Mee Krob.
This week we learned that a new Thai restaurant, Vanda Thai opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Since people have been asking, what is your favorite Thai restaurant? What is your favorite Thai dish? I like Mee Krob.
Orinda Theatre Square
Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
6:00pm – 8:00pm | $30Our annual Restaurant Tour is coming up on Tuesday, May 12th. from 6-8 pm, where you’ll have the opportunity to stroll around the Theatre Square area and sample savory bites from 14 different restaurants. The tasting tour will go from 6-8, with pie and coffee service starting at about 7 pm.
The event promises to be a huge success with live music provided by the Ripplers, a local band, playing dance classics from every decade in “Restaurant Alley” across from the Theatre.
Tickets are available for 250 participants for only $30 each & you can get them now:
~ On-line at www.orindachamber.org
~ At First Republic Bank, 224 Brookwood Road in Orinda
~ The Chamber Office, 26 Orinda Way in OrindaDon’t miss Dining Al Fresco with us and
enjoying the special ambiance that makes our city so special.
Yesterday we learned that the Acai bowl eatery Vitality Bowls will be opening this month in the Merrill Gardens Senior Housing Complex in downtown Lafayette and apparently the spot next door that has been leased will be a… salon. Stay tuned…
Hartz Ave, & Prospect Ave, Danville
There has been plenty more progress since last September when we first learned that Danville Hotel Town Center would be opening this year. According to the real estate broker’s site plan it’s expected to open for business this winter, 2015. It will feature over 10,000 square feet of retails space, over 7,000 square feet of restaurant space, and 16 residential condominiums. Check out their website here.
Railroad Ave:
A Romp Through the History of Contra Costa County:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, May 7th, 2015
7:30pm | Free
Please join us on Thursday, May 7th, for presentations by
four members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society
Whether a California native, or a “transplant” such as myself, there is so much to discover about the County in which we all live. We are honored to be hosting four prominent members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, each of whom will share with us a little about their area of focus within the county.Each of our presenters are also published authors (see full bios below), and will have a limited selection of their books available for sale that evening.
Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
3454 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
In January we learned that Vitality Bowls would be coming to the Merrill Gardens Senior Housing complex in downtown Lafayette and their grand opening will be on May 22nd. To celebrate, the first 50 bowls will be free, students with a valid ID will get 50 percent off one bowl or smoothie and get $1 off your order if you Like their Facebook page here.
1517 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Walking by Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek I noticed Wax Parlor has relocated next door, where Like New Jewelry used to be before they moved around the corner on N. Main St. A couple of years ago they relocated on the same street which means they have been in three Cypress St. spots!
Walnut Creek First Wednesdays:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeContinue the Cinco de Mayo celebration
with live salsa music provided by ‘Salsa Caliente’!
salsa caliente
Salsa dancers, and Beto and Noelani, from Tri Valley Salsa will
perform at 6pm. Enjoy the dancers or put on
your dancing shoes and take a short lesson!Food Trucks:
Canasta Kitchen
Ceviche & Co
Tonli Dumpling
Kara’s Cupcakes
1250 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that Vanda Thai has opened where Chef Jon Lee, Asian Confusion used to be in the San Miguel Center at the corner of Newell and S. Broadway in Walnut Creek.
